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Overview |
Calvin College | Walsh College | ||
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI | North Canton, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 2,309 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | #536 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Reformed Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calvin.edu | walsh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Calvin College | Walsh College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,370 | $31,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,370 | $31,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,150 | $11,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,775 | $20,032 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,448 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Calvin College | Walsh College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,079 | 2,659 | ||
| Admitted | 3,027 | 1,928 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1030/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Calvin College | Walsh College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Calvin College | Walsh College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,449 | $27,833 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $287 |
Diversity |
Calvin College | Walsh College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Calvin College | Walsh College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Calvin College | Walsh College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Calvin College is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 2,309 students)
Calvin College vs. Walsh College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Calvin College or Walsh College?
- Calvin College is 22.1% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at Calvin College than Walsh University ($38,370.00 vs. $31,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than Calvin College ($20,032 vs. $25,775)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin College are 4.9% lower than costs at Walsh University ($11,150 vs. $11,700)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Calvin College as Walsh University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Calvin College students is 1.1% larger than aid received Walsh University ($26,448 vs. $26,172)
Calvin College vs. Walsh College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Calvin College or Walsh College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walsh College or Calvin College .
- Accepted freshman Calvin College students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- Calvin College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Walsh College (72.5%)
Calvin College vs. Walsh College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Calvin College or Walsh College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Walsh College and Calvin College.
- The graduation rate at Calvin College is higher than Walsh University (77% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Calvin College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $45,400)
- Calvin College students graduate with a $1,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($26,449 vs. $27,833)
- Calvin College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($273 vs. $287)
- More Calvin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/